Long pepper, Indian long pepper
A tropical and subtropical plant. In Nepal it grows to about 800 m altitude. In China it grows at about 600 m altitude in Yunnan. It is cultivated in other provinces in the south. In XTBG Yunnan.
Also known as:
Bi ba, Bithipokang, Fanfeuwali, Hippali, Jaborandi pepper, Janli pan, Kandan, Lahare pan, Likadu, Magadhi, Nallamulagu, Nga-yok-kaung, Paik-chin, Peepla, Peli ja, Phrik haang, Pimpli, Pimpoli, Pipal, Pipala, Pipali, Pipla, Piplamor, Piplamul, Pipli, Pipoli, Pippali, Pippili, Pippuloo, Pipul, Punthong, Singmalta, Siramulam, Tieu dai, Tieu lot, Tippili, Tieu dai
Synonyms
- Chavica roxburghii Miquel
- According to PROSEA Piper longum does not occur in Malesia and has been confused with P. sarmentosa
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Herb, Spice, Leaves
Where does Long pepper grow?
Found in: Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Notes: There are between 1000-2000 Piper species. They are mostly in the tropics. It is used in medicine. It has anticancer properties.
Status: It is a cultivated food plant. It is sold in markets.
Growing Long pepper, Indian long pepper
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed or root offshoots. Seeds are slow to germinate taking 30 days. Plants can be grown from cutting runner shoots. These should be 15-22 cm long with 2-3 nodes. These can be put in a nursery and transplanted after 3-4 months. It is best in shade. A spacing of 1.5 m is suitable.
Edible Uses: The fruit are used as flavouring. They are berries which are dried and used as a spice. They are added to curries and pickles. The young fruit are eaten raw. The leaves are eaten raw, fried with meat or used in soups.
Production: Plants produce after 3-4 years.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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